Director of Advancement and Engagement, WFCCM at Roman Catholic Diocese of Charlotte

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

30 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

01 May, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Fundraising, Donor cultivation, Gift solicitation, Stewardship, Strategic planning, Budget management, Verbal communication, Written communication, Event planning, Marketing, Relationship management, Project management

Industry

Religious Institutions

Description

Description POSITION SUMMARY: The Director of Advancement and Engagement (DOA) reports directly to the Chaplain of the Wake Forest Catholic Campus Ministry, and is responsible for leading and managing the development program, with the goal of raising funds for programs, facilities, and the endowment. Primary responsibilities and relationships with other people in the institution are outlined below. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Prepare annual plans for all fund development activities. Develop and maintain a three-year plan for the development program, which is updated annually and created in coordination with the Chaplain and the Advisory Board. Responsible for all matters related to the execution, management, and support of the development program. Identify, cultivate, solicit, and close gifts. Maintain an active pool of prospective benefactors who can support the ministry. Conduct a minimum of 6 (6) face-to-face visits monthly (in and out of state) with potential benefactors in the form of discovery, cultivation, solicitation, or stewardship meetings. Assist in scheduling, coordination, and follow-up of face-to-face visits for the WFCCM Chaplain or other staff and volunteers as appropriate. Supervise the stewardship process, including prompt gift acknowledgement, for all benefactors. Prepare reports as appropriate and submit to the WFCC Chaplain. Plan and supervise (in coordination with the Diocesan Campus Ministry Office) direct mail, special events, and other solicitation activities as needed. Plan and supervise the production and distribution of newsletters, brochures, and other marketing materials in support of the campus ministry. OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES: Pursues professional and/or faith development opportunities. Performs other duties as assigned. Requirements POSITION REQUIREMENTS: Education · BA or higher Experience · Several years of demonstrated success and experience in fundraising and advancement activities. · Proven success in face-to-face gift solicitation. Skills · Excellent verbal and written communication skills. · Thoroughness in planning and implementing goals, budget, timetables, and action steps to achieve objectives. · Ability to work effectively with other staff members, campus representatives, and volunteers. WORKING ENVIRONMENT: · Remote, with 1-2 on-site days per week. ABOUT THE DIOCESE OF CHARLOTTE: The Roman Catholic Diocese of Charlotte encompasses 2,600 personnel across 92 parishes and missions and 20 Catholic schools in 46 counties of western North Carolina, with a growing Catholic population of more than 500,000.

Responsibilities

The Director of Advancement and Engagement is responsible for managing the development program and raising funds for the Wake Forest Catholic Campus Ministry. This includes cultivating donor relationships, conducting face-to-face solicitations, and overseeing marketing and stewardship activities.